Since that other more high
profile blog has had another moment in the sun, I can now go on with
rambling about the Saturday Knights. The last time that they appeared
here at SOTO they were on the verge of releasing their self titled debut EP
for Light In The Attic Records (home of the Black Angels, Noah Sanders, the
Blakes) and I was but a young man enamored with their sense of humor and
refreshing take on hip hop. Now, the trio is on the cusp of pushing
out a highly anticipated full length and I'm a slightly older, but still
young man that's more than a little curious to hear what these guys have
created over the last year. Mingle doesn't arrive on store
shelves until June 24, but I totally understand if you want to go ahead and
wait at the record store. Enjoy.
:The
Saturday Knights - Dog Park:
Yes, the songwriting is spectacular. Yes, the sound is
diverse and interesting and not just your normal mix of
pounding beats and/or weird sounds that most hip hop
delivers. I'm sure you probably guessed that though,
as you're more than likely aware of the fact that there is
no way I would be this excited about something generic.
So, just know that this is the quintessential summer song
and that when you play it at the party in your backyard or
at the lake this weekend your guests will probably force you
to just leave it on repeat. Thank me later.
My favorite
song off of TSK's self titled EP was 45, so naturally
that's what I went looking for on Youtube. I didn't
find an official video or anything, but I did come across
the guys performing the gem for KEXP in Seattle. Looks
like a fun time.
- John Laird -
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